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TexShare Databases Program Genealogy & Local History Electronic Resources

Status: Closed

Solicitation ID:306-19-0039

Response Due Date: 1/18/2019

Response Due Time: 10:00 AM

Agency Number: 306

Days Solicited: 21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

Solicitation Posting Date: 12/19/2018

Last Modified: 1/18/2019 10:00 am

Solicitation Description: The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is requesting Offers from qualified Vendors of online electronic genealogy and family history resources for use by participants of the agency’s TexShare Databases Program (“Program”). To be considered for the Program, Offered Core Resources must provide a complete set of fully indexed US Census records with digitized images of the original records and may include additional schedules and records, ebooks, maps, and reference materials. Resources that do not contain US Census materials but do include other family history and genealogy material will not be considered for the TexShare Databases Program but may be considered for inclusion in TSLAC’s TexSelect discount program. Resources that pertain to African-American, Mexican-American, and Native American heritage are preferred. Resources that include Texas records and materials are strongly preferred. Multi-lingual interfaces are preferred, and additional content in other languages may be considered.

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